Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought – Deep Cherry Burst

The Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought Deep Cherry Burst captures the heart and soul of Gretsch’s historic “Rex” mail-order guitars from the mid-20th century, delivering authentic vintage style with modern reliability. This 6-string acoustic blends the charm of a bygone era with approachable playability, making it a perfect choice for porch pickin’, songwriting sessions, travel jams, or casual performances.

Built with laminate sapele tonewoods for the top, back, and sides, the Jim Dandy produces a warm, punchy tone with excellent projection, enhanced by X-bracing for resonance and durability. The dreadnought body shape offers a full, balanced sound, ideal for strumming or flatpicking, while the Deep Cherry Burst semi-gloss finish and painted aged white binding add timeless appeal.

The smooth nato neck features a comfortable C-shaped profile, a dovetail joint for stability, and a semi-gloss finish for fast movement along the walnut fingerboard. Vintage-style 20-fret construction, aged white dot inlays, and side markers ensure accurate fretting while preserving its retro aesthetic. A walnut bridge with a compensated saddle and synthetic bone nut ensure stable string positioning and precise vibration transfer, while open-gear die-cast tuners and nickel hardware complete the classic Gretsch look.

Key Features

• Full-Size Dreadnought Body – Delivers warm, balanced tone with strong projection

• Durable Laminate Sapele Construction – Vintage-inspired tonewoods with X-bracing for resonance and stability

• Comfortable “C”-Shaped Nato Neck – Smooth feel with walnut fingerboard and 12" radius for easy playability

• Authentic Vintage Styling – Nickel hardware, open-gear tuners, and aged white binding

• Striking Deep Cherry Burst Finish – Semi-gloss look that’s as beautiful as it is timeless

Specifications

General

• String Type: Steel

• Number of Strings: 6

• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

• Body Shape: Jim Dandy Parlor (Dreadnought Size)

Body

• Back & Sides Wood: Laminate

• Top Wood: Sapele

• Top Finish: Semi-gloss

• Color: Deep Cherry Burst

• Body Bracing: X Brace

• Binding: Painted Aged White

Neck

• Neck Wood: Nato

• Neck Shape: C

• Radius: 12"

• Fingerboard Material: Walnut

• Fingerboard Inlay: Aged White Dots

• Number of Frets: 18

• Scale Length: 24"

• Nut Width: 1.6875"

• Nut/Saddle Material: Synthetic Bone/Compensated

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Walnut

• Tuning Machines: Open-gear Die-cast

• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Other

• Strings: D'Addario EJ16, .012-.053

• Manufacturer Part Number: 2711000530

At Boothe Music, we’re proud to offer the Gretsch Jim Dandy Dreadnought Deep Cherry Burst to musicians who want vintage character, dependable performance, and a guitar that’s as inspiring to look at as it is to play. As a family-owned business, we focus on providing personalized service, expert guidance, and a customer experience that puts your music first.